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Unit 4 and 5: Vocabulary Review

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  • Why don't we __________ the lovely weather and go to the beach?
    take advantage of
  • I couldn't sleep on the flight from New York. I'm absolutely ________ today.
    shattered
  • I was _________ when I didn't get a place at university. I cried for weeks.
    gutted
  • Find a synonym: People were extremely shocked and disgusted when they heard about the terrorist attack.
    People were horrified
  • Javier was __________ when he saw a big dog running towards him.
    scared stiff
  • Most music festivals _________ in the summer months when it's more likely to be sunny.
    take place
  • Find a synonym: She was so surprised that she couldn't react when she saw the fire damage.
    She was stunned
  • Find a synonym: The climbers were losing hope. It was getting dark, snowing heavily, and they couldn't see a way down the mountain.
    The climbers were desperate
  • Find a synonym: They're very excited to be travelling around South America after saving for so long.
    They're thrilled
  • The pilot decided to ___________ and try to land the plane on the river.
    take a risk
  • Find a synonym: The soldier's wife was so happy that she didn't know how to react when her husband suddenly arrived home after six months away.
    The soldier's wife was overwhelmed
  • Find a synonym: When you buy a new phone, it's easy to get very confused by all the different options and contracts.
    to get bewildered
  • My sister was a bit ______ after her dance exam went badly.
    down
  • Could you __________ my cat while I'm on holiday?
    take care of
  • Find a synonym: Andy was amazed when his parents gave him a car for his birthday.
    Andy was astonished
  • I was totally _________ when I heard that Terry and Sarah were getting divorced.
    gobsmacked
  • I'm _______ always having to tell my husband to tidy up.
    sick of
  • I always ____________ my elderly neighbour when he's ill. I visit him every day to check if he needs anything.
    take pity on
  • This report doesn't need to be finished today - you can __________.
    take your time
  • My children love drama, so they always _________ the school play.
    take part in
  • ___________ of Charlie - he doesn't mean to be rude.
    Take no notice
  • We didn't ______ the rush hour traffic _______ ________, so we nearly missed our flight.
    take ... into account
  • Find a synonym: My brother was extremely upset when his wife left him.
    My brother was devastated
  • Find a synonym: Olivia was incredibly pleased when she got promoted.
    Olivia was delighted